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Washington: Spiro Manthou

June 1, 2009 - 01:25 pm
NEWS FEED: News Tribune

O! Potholey night

By Ian Demsky

We have not yet discussed the spiritual dimension of the lowly pothole. It is not something, but a lack of something, a void, an absence, an emptiness.

They certainly seem also to be kenotic, from the Greek, kenosis (κένωσις), meaning self-emptying, as in the theological choice to become entirely receptive, a vessel waiting to be filled with perfection. Hot, black, gooey perfection.

Is the homophonic coincidence between 'holy' and 'holey' merely that? Or can we read something more into 'holy's' Old English origins meaning that "which must be preserved whole or intact" and related to the word for health and happiness.

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May 18, 2009 - 08:08 am
NEWS FEED: News Tribune

Ushka-Hall announces campaign for Tacoma School Board

By Joe Turner

In her own words:

For Immediate release

Tacoma, WA – May 18, 2009 – Catherine Ushka-Hall, a long time education advocate, has announced her candidacy for Tacoma School Board. Catherine is seeking position #2, currently held by board member Connie Rickman, who is up for re-election this fall.

Catherine’s history of education advocacy includes membership in Tacoma Citizens for Schools, Stand for Children, working on levy and bond campaigns. She has represented the community on education issues ranging from programming, to the sale of school property at school board meetings, and at Tacoma City Council. Ushka –Hall has been involved with education issues since 1989, and the decision to move from advocate to School Director is one she does not take lightly.

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